Community

Thursday, April 3, 9:30am-12:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Thursday, April 3, 6:30pm, City of Columbus Near East Neighborhood Pride Center [Columbus Model Neighborhood Facility], 1393 E. Broad St.

Join us for a community conversation with the candidates running to represent District 7 on Columbus City Council. This event is an opportunity for neighbors to ask questions, learn about each candidate’s platform, and discuss key issues impacting the Near East Side and beyond.

Thursday, April 4, 5:30pm, Lupita’s Mexican Cuisine & Bar, 1586 S. High St.

Join us for our casual neighborhood happy hours, in and around Merion Village, held on the First Thursday of several months this year.

• April 3 beginning at 5:30pm

• June 5 beginning at 5:30pm

• September 4 beginning at 5:30pm

• November 6 beginning at 5:30pm

Hosted by Merion Village Association and Rumours.

Thursday, April 3, 4:30-6pm, The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center, Pfahl 140

This year’s Kruzel Lecture features the Rt Hon Rory Stewart OBE, who will speak on “The Age of Populism.”

Wednesday, April 2, 9-11pm [Eastern Time], this on-line event requires advance registration

Legal Observers® support people to express their political views as fully as possible without unconstitutional disruption or interference by the police and with the fewest possible consequences from the criminal justice system. The presence of Legal Observers® may serve as a deterrent to unconstitutional behavior by law enforcement.

This event will be hybrid; multiple locations will be available throughout Humboldt.

Wednesday, April 2, 7-8:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

The Merion Village Association holds monthly public meetings to engage and update our members and neighbors on a variety of topics and interests related to our community. Meetings are held virtually; all are welcome and encouraged to attend and participate! If you’d like to register for this meeting, to learn more about the MVA, or if you’re interested in becoming a member, visit our website at merionvillage.org.

Wednesday, April 2, 6pm, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Rd.

Join us for a School Board Candidate Forum, where parents, students, teachers, and community members will have the opportunity to hear directly from candidates running for the Columbus City Schools Board of Education. With three open seats and no incumbents in the race, this election presents a unique opportunity to shape the future of our schools.

At the forum, candidates will share their vision and answer questions on key issues, including:

• Transportation

Wednesday, April 2, 3:30-6:30pm, Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission [MORPC], 111 Liberty St., #100 [Town Hall]

The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) and the Central Ohio Rural Planning Organization (CORPO) are seeking public input on their proposed Transportation Improvement Programs (TIP) for state fiscal years 2026-2029. These programs outline transportation projects scheduled for advancement from July 2025 through June 2029, covering both the metropolitan and rural areas in Central Ohio.

Wednesday, April 2, 3pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Earlier this month, The Sentencing Project released a federal advocacy toolkit with our key legislative priorities for the 119th Congress. Join me on April 2, 2025, at 3pm for a webinar to learn more about how you can take action to end extreme sentencing, expand voting rights, and promote youth justice. 

Wednesday, April 2, 11:45am, Greater Columbus Convention Center [Battelle Grand Ballroom], 400 N. High St.

For 40 years, YWCA Columbus has proudly celebrated extraordinary leaders who embody the essence of women’s empowerment. These individuals transform their professions, uplift their communities, challenge inequities, and inspire generations to fight for a more just and equitable future. This milestone anniversary marks four decades of honoring the courage, compassion, and dedication of those who are driving meaningful change in our Columbus community and beyond.